Category Archives: Eyes & Lips

Are you wondering if your eye cream is working? Eye cream can be very beneficial but only under two conditions: if it’s right for your particular skin type and if you’re applying it properly. Check out these tips (courtesy of Consumer Health Digest) to get the most out of your cream. 1. Opening up the […]

Bags, wrinkles, fine lines, discolouration – it all goes on under the eyes. This very delicate area needs extra care, particularly as we get older, as it is the first area to show signs of ageing. So how do we make sure we can reduce the aged look under our eyes? These tips from Live […]

When it comes to eyes and lips, the thin skin means that we need to take extra TLC around this area. Carita Progressif Anti-Age Global Perfect Cream for Eyes and Lips is suitable for the most delicate areas of mature skins, and offers a targeted and effective anti-ageing response. This skin’s softness and firmness are […]

One of the biggest complaints from our customers is their dull complexion. Tiredness, stress and not looking after themselves are just a few reasons why skin can go from glowing to grey in a short space of time. When your skin is like this, your body is trying to tell you something. So eat well, […]

If you’re used to wearing heavy eye makeup, you will know full well the perils of wiping it all off at the end of the evening. Heavily pigmented mascara, stubborn eyeliner and eyeshadow that seems glued on to the skin all seem to make life very difficult during the evening cleanse. Which is why eye […]

For some, lip balm is a matter of life and death. Open up their handbag and there’s an assortment of pots and tubes of the stuff. For others, going nude on the lip is second nature – although there might be a quick application of lip salve in winter. Wherever you stand on lip balm, […]

If you’re not using hyaluronic acid yet, you should. This ingredient is perfect for wrinkles, loose skin and other signs of ageing. Hyaluronic acid is a glycosaminoglycan, which is polysaccharide. This is naturally occurring in connective tissue throughout our bodies, with 50 percent of it being found in our skin. According to the Telegraph, this is one […]

According to Vivant Skincare, because the eye area is so delicate and easily damaged, using eye cream, avoiding the sun and not smoking are some of the most important things women can do to avoid looking older. Many experts question the importance of eye cream and speculate that it isn’t necessary as a separate step […]

While we know that the eye area is vulnerable to the eye area, there are other reasons why puffiness and bags appear under the eyes. Thankfully, these reasons are all treatable and lifestyle changes can usually fix them. Thanks to Woman and Home who gave us seven good reasons why puffiness might be occurring around […]

The passing of time can leave its mark on our eyes. But the good news is that there are heaps of things you can do with a bit of makeup which can open up our eyes and reveal the sparkle and life that give us character. Here’s some great tips thanks to Our Everyday Life… […]

Eyes have a knack of giving away the game when it comes to ageing. When you’re beginning to see the signs of ageing, you know for sure that the first signs will be visible around the eyes. So, here are some amazing beauty tips – courtesy of Byrdie – about how to put off Mother […]

We love multi tasking products – how many times have we used Vaseline as a lip balm, eye brow straightener, eye lid glosser, heavy duty moisturiser and nail cream? Anything that can do two jobs in one is alright by us, which is why we love Thalgo Exception Ultime Ultimate Time Solution Eyes and Lips – […]

You don’t need to have ageing skin to suffer from wrinkles under the eyes. Many of our customers who order Babor Skinovage PX Sensational Eyes Anti-Wrinkle Eye Cream regularly are under the age of 35. The truth is that fine lines and crows feet don’t just appear on senior citizens. Also called “smile lines” because […]

It’s one of our must have items. It’s in many women’s desert island luxuries. But what is it about mascara that makes it so essential? It opens our eyes, makes us alert, makes our eyes look more defined, and keeps on pretty much throughout the day. But there are some other facts that you might […]

Tired eyes can come from any number of activities. Some of the most common include too little sleep, allergies, working on the computer for too long, poor lighting conditions, driving a car for prolonged periods of time, reading for long periods, or any other activity that may require the eyes to maintain intense focus for […]

When you’re applying eyeshadow, highlighter, eyeliner and mascara to your eye, it’s a good idea that you clean your eyes thoroughly when it comes to bed time. According to Uniprix, makeup removal should be part of your daily skin care ritual because it is good for your skin. Here are the specific benefits: • It washes […]

Don’t forget, when you’re treating your eye area and cheeks with anti-ageing products, that lips age too. As you get older, lips get drier and thinner and lose their volume. This is one of the big signs of ageing – and it helps to have a well formulated product that keeps these signs at bay. […]

If there’s anything that will make you look tired, withdrawn and lacking energy, it’s dark circles under the eyes. These will make your eyes look sunken and can even give you the appearance of being ill. It’s often a sign of not looking after yourself, but it can also be genetic, so what’s the best […]

Puffy, dark, tired eyes aren’t ever going to be in fashion, and they can be difficult to treat. Unless you’re an expert, makeup can often draw attention to the eye area, so your best option is to treat them there and then. Thankfully, these tips from Reader’s Digest might be able to get your peepers […]

One of the most important things in your skincare regime is removing your makeup. But one thing you might not be taking care of is removing every trace of eye makeup. This caution might seem unnecessary or inconvenient, but when you are tired, removing your makeup may be forgotten or postponed until morning. Eye makeup […]

Why is it that lips appear thinner as we get older? According to Byrdie, your lips begin to thin for the same reason your skin begins to sag with time: a natural decline in collagen. Young lips are full because young skin contains plenty of collagen and naturally occurring hyaluronic acid, which keeps your lips […]

They may be the windows to our soul, but when it comes to ageing, our eyes are the first things to give the game away. So when it comes to restoring a youthful look, your eyes are your greatest opportunity. Whether it’s wrinkles, hollowness, puffiness, or just plain tired-looking, your eyes experience aging before any […]

In the digital age, tired eyes are part and parcel of life. Bright lights, screens, long working hours and diminished sleep can all play a role on eye fatigue. So how can you soothe tired peepers? According to WebMD, you can easily make some simple changes like: Your computer screen: Place it 20-26 inches away […]

The skin around the eyes can really age your appearance. And the worst thing? This area is the first to go – and most people will start seeing changes in their eye contour area in their thirties. The reason for this is that the skin under the eyes is thin and translucent, so problems are […]

One of the most important areas of the face to look after is the skin around the eye. Regardless of what skin type you have, you can automatically assume that the skin around the eyes is sensitive. According to Consumer Health Digest, this is due to the fact the skin in this area is thinner, […]

Want to know the secret to younger looking eyes? The answer, according to SioBeauty may lie in your kitchen. Here’s their guide to DIY eye treatments… MASSAGE WRINKLES WITH ROSEMARY OIL Massaging wrinkled skin can help stimulate blood flow. This increased blood flow aids in removing dirt and free radicals from the skin which are […]

Certain skin care products are non-negotiable. We all have those items that we couldn’t live without – usually, a cleanser, a sunscreen and a moisturiser will always be must-haves. But there are a few that people feel a little sceptical about. Eye creams are the perfect example of this. Self.com helps us create an argument for […]

Eyes need looking after as early as our twenties. According to WorksWithWater, the delicate skin around your eyes can be just one tenth as thick as the skin on the rest of your face. So it’s no surprise that the eyes and skin around it can look inflamed, grey or wrinkled. Because it’s thinner, the […]

It’s been a long time since our eyes need no help to sparkle and shine. As we get older, we sadly need a bit of help from time to time. Seeing as the eyes are the windows to our soul, we want them to look their best. So how do we make sure our peepers […]

Dark circles under the eyes can be a nuisance – supplements, expensive concealers, lots of sleep – nothing seems to shift them. But what causes them? Some specialists think that oxygen is one of the most important factors. Normal Breathing report that dark circles under eyes are mainly caused by low body-oxygen levels due to […]